Devote a substantial portion of their activities to attempting to influence legislation or to participating in campaigns on behalf of candidates for public office

Do not comply with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, regulations, rules and executive orders, including but not limited to, the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and Executive Order No. 13224

Operate deficit reduction or existing debt liquidation

Benefit events and advertising for fundraising purposes

Generate taxes (municipalities, school districts, etc.) for services within their normal responsibilities

The Proposal Process

Organizations must be invited to submit a proposal and will be given specific instructions regarding deadline, format and attachments.

CME Group Foundation staff will contact the applicant for additional information and to arrange a site visit or meeting. Foundation board members may join staff for these meetings.

Foundation staff will review the proposal including possibly contacting other organizations or individuals about the organization. Staff recommendations are reviewed and approved by the Foundation Board of Directors several times a year. Applicants will be notified by phone, email or letter of the Board’s decision.

If there are significant changes to an organization’s leadership, financial situation or capacity during the proposal process, Foundation staff must be notified.